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ABSTRACT

A lotion applicator roll comprising two or more strips and at least one finger slit on each of the strip, wherein perforated tear lines separate the strips; wherein the strip comprises a thin flexible material; and wherein the strip is a disposable material.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to a lotion applicator that includesat least one strip and at least one finger slit to enable a person toapply lotion or other similar products to various regions of the skinthat are hard to reach.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Persons applying lotion or other similar products to their skin oftenwish to apply the lotion or other similar products to their entire body.Additionally, most persons are unable to reach certain areas of thebody, such as the upper and mid back areas. When a person wishes toapply lotion and other similar products to their skin, they often mustskip hard-to-reach areas on their body or attempt to reach thehard-to-reach areas, usually causing some pain in their arms or hands.One solution to the described problem is a product with a head andhandle where a person may fill the head with lotion and, using thehandle, reach areas of the skin that are unreachable. However, thissolution requires a large object that is not capable of being easilycarried and is not disposable. Another solution is a flexible materialwipe that one can use to apply lotion. However, this product is notdisposable and is not capable of being used in a roll type application.

Therefore, there is a need for an improved lotion applicator, where aperson may apply lotion or other similar products to hard-to-reach areasof the body and dispose of the lotion applicator for easy use.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an illustration of a lotion applicator roll according to theinvention, including a strip, a first finger slit, and a second fingerslit.

FIG. 2 is an illustration of a strip according to the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The following is a listing of numbers corresponding to particularelements referred to herein:

Referring now to FIG. 1, a lotion applicator roll 200 comprises a firststrip 110, first finger slit 112, and second finger slit 114. Fingerslits 112 and 114 are for the user to insert fingers through forgrasping the strip. In certain embodiments, strip 110 comprises aflexible material selected from the group consisting of cloth,cotton/polyester, polyester, sponge, or combinations thereof. In someembodiments, the flexible material can absorb a liquid, e.g., sweats, alotion, and the like. In certain embodiments, strip 110 has a length ofbetween about 24 inches and about 36 inches. In certain embodiments,strip 110 has a width of between about 1⅜ inches and about 1⅝ inches. Incertain embodiments, strip 110 has a thickness between about 0.009 inchand about 0.015 inch. In certain embodiments, first finger slit 112 hasa length of between about ⅞ inch and about 1⅛ inches. In certainembodiments, second finger slit 114 has a length of between about ⅞inches and about 1⅛ inches.

When a user wishes to apply lotion to hard-to-reach areas body, e.g.,the back, the user can apply any type of lotion or similar product toone side of strip 110. The user can then thread a first finger throughthe first finger slit 112 and a second finger through a second fingerslit 114. The user may then pull the strip 110 in a first direction andthen in a second and opposite direction to rub the lotion or othersimilar product across the skin.

When a user wishes to wipe a certain hard-to-reach area on the body,e.g., the back, the user can obtain a strip 110, then thread a firstfinger through the first finger slit 112 and a second finger through asecond finger slit 114. The user may then pull the strip 110 in a firstdirection and then in a second and opposite direction to wipe the sweatfrom the body.

In the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 1, first strip 110 is attached tosecond strip 210 by perforated tear line 230. In the illustratedembodiment of FIG. 1, second strip 210 is attached to third strip 220 byanother perforated tear line 240. In certain embodiments, lotionapplicator roll 200 comprises (n) number of strips to form a roll, andeach subsequent strip is attached to another strip by a perforated tearline. In the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 1, a user will tear off afirst strip 110 to apply lotion or other similar products. Once the userhas used the first strip 110 to apply lotion or other similar productsto their skin as described above, the user will dispose of the firststrip 110. When the user desires to apply lotion again, they will tearoff the second strip 210 to apply lotion or other similar products. Thisprocess continues until lotion applicator roll 200 contains no morestrips.

In certain embodiments, lotion applicator roll 200 comprises betweenabout 20 and about 70 strips, each strip connected to another by aperforated tear line. In certain embodiments, lotion applicator roll 200will fit within a compact container where a user may pull one lotionapplicator out of the container at a time, while still keeping lotionapplicator roll 200 in a tight roll.

Various modifications of the invention, in addition to those describedherein, will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoingdescription. Such modifications are also intended to fall within thescope of the appended claims. Each reference cited in the presentapplication is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Although there has been shown and described the preferred embodiment ofthe present invention, it will be readily apparent to those skilled inthe art that modifications may be made thereto which do not exceed thescope of the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the invention isonly to be limited by the following claims.

1. A lotion applicator roll, comprising: two or more strips, whereineach strip comprises at least one finger slit, wherein a perforated tearline separates one strip from another strip; wherein the strip comprisesa thin flexible material.
 2. The lotion applicator roll of claim 1,wherein the strip comprises a material that will absorb a liquid.